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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Meeting: COUNCIL
Date: SEPTEMBER 11, 1995
Report##: CS -31 -95 File #:
Subject: OLDER ADULT CENTRE /FORMER FIRE HALL RENOVATIONS
It is respectfully recommended to Council the following:
1. THAT Report No. CS -31 -95 be received;
2. THAT the revised project budget be established at $757,955.00;
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3. THAT staff report back identifying a specific source for funding at such time when project
tenders have been received; and
4. THAT the Clarington Older Adult Association be advised of Council's decision.
1.0 BACKGROUND:
1.1 On July 10, 1995 staff was informed by the project architect that the new elevator shaft could
not be accommodated within the existing structure. The explanation given was the existing
plumbing system and heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct work system for the
second floor passes through the proposed elevator shaft.
1.2 The cost of modifying the existing duct work would exceed the cost allowed for this portion
of the project therefore, the Architect recommended relocating the elevator shaft to the
exterior of the building.
1.3 Staff was further advised that the increased cost of an exterior elevator shaft would be offset
by the following:
o Plumbing and mechanical savings;
o Renovations to the second floor would be less extensive;
o Modifications to the roof structure to provide elevators headroom clearance would
be eliminated; and
o Excavation cost would be reduced for an exterior shaft and pit.
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REPORT CS -31 -95 "2, SEPTEMBER 11, 1995
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On August 3, 1995 staff was again contacted by the project architect and informed that an
increase to the budget is required due to the following:
o Need to move elevator shaft to the exterior;
o Increases in the construction industry; and
o Additional savings in the design could not be found.
COST ANALYSIS:
Since that time staff referred the project to an independent cost consultant to verify the
estimated project costs and confirm the amount of additional funds required to complete the
project.
Results of that undertaking have confirmed that the project will require a construction
budget of $688,400.00 (estimated).
PROJECT BUDGET;
The original budget for this project was estimated at $350,000.00 which was the amount
submitted when the Municipality made application for the Canada /Ontario Infrastructure
program.
On April 3, 1995 Council approved an increase of $239,995.00 to establish the project budget
at $589,995.00 as recommended by the project architect.
As a result, the current revised estimate for the project is as follows:
Construction Costs (Including Contingency)
Preliminary Studies - Soils Investigation
- Legal Survey
- Hazardous Substance
Hydro
Architect/Engineering Fees
TOTAL
G.S.T.
GRAND TOTAL
CURRENT BUDGET
ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUIRED
$688,000.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 1,225.00
$ 1,330.00
$ 9,350.00
$51,800.00
753,205.00
$ 4,564.00
$757,769.00
$589,955.00
$167,814.00
Through discussions with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Treasurer, alternative
sources of funding could be accessed for the additional funds to supplement this project.
Should Council approve the revised budget, staff will report back identifying a recommended
source of financing at such time that a recommendation to award the tender is made.
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REPORT CS -31 -95 - 3 - SEPTEMBER 11, 1995
Respectfully submitted,
Jos P. Caruana, Director
Cohimunity Services Department
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Reviewed by,
W. H. Stockwell, Ir
Chief Administrative Officer